In Ohio, Kenyan finds US voters are king

Journalist appreciates respect that comes with free speech

10:12 AM,
Nov. 9, 2012

Visiting Kenyan journalist Mark Agutu found passion prevailed among the voters he met while visiting Ohio. Americans have high standards for their candidates, expecting them to understand the smallest things that impact voters' lives, he said.

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Mark Agutu

For the rest of the world, the U.S. elections are more than just about getting a leader and his deputy for the United States of America.

The polls usher into office the world's most influential politician. Equally important, they give reins to the man who would be commander-in-chief of the world's most powerful military.

It is these reasons that make the rest of the world stop still and watch what is unfolding in America; holding its collective breath to see who would eventually have these heavy responsibilities placed on his or shoulders. ...